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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.28, 301.84 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.28, 301.84 and 105.04 is: 157.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.28 : 301.84 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.28/301.84 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.28x = 301.84 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.28x = 31,705.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,705.27/201.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.52

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